₦airaland Forum

fergie001:
So you are Anglican too?

That's good.....

Another boat accident has occurred in Sokoto State, with many feared dead.

The boat, carrying predominantly women reportedly fleeing a bandit attack, struck a culvert edge around 7:30 pm, on Thursday and subsequently capsized.

Rescue efforts are currently underway as authorities work to assess the full extent of the casualties.

ABUJA – In a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, a group of loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari has declared support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signaling divisions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The development was formalized at a private meeting in Abuja, where state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC)—Buhari’s original political platform—met with Atiku at his residence to discuss future political collaboration.

Atiku, who is spearheading efforts to build a broad coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), welcomed the delegation and pledged to work with them in reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.

The CPC bloc, considered Buhari’s traditional political base, expressed dissatisfaction with the current APC leadership, saying it had strayed from the ideals that brought the coalition to power in 2015.

One of the leaders, speaking at the meeting, said:

“We are the true followers of Buhari, and we are here today, Sir. When this coalition started, we identified early on with the party we wanted to align with. President Muhammadu Buhari has left an unprecedented mark in the history of this country, and we will not allow it to be lost. We are now ready to merge into the new political platform that God has chosen for us, appointing you as the leader, that platform now being the ADC.”

Another CPC stalwart drew comparisons between the Buhari years and the present administration, stating that the original movement’s values were no longer visible in government.

In his response, Atiku commended the group for their solidarity and described the development as a major boost for his coalition-building efforts.

“I am particularly delighted to receive you today. This meeting represents a continuation of your journey and struggles. I believe that with your support, we will be able to translate this journey into success. We will also work to form a government that reflects inclusivity and service to the people, committed to peace and unity across Nigeria,” Atiku said.

He further urged them to mobilise their supporters for the ongoing voter registration exercise, stressing its importance in shaping the 2027 polls.

The Abuja meeting is seen by analysts as an early sign of one of the most consequential political realignments since the formation of the APC a decade ago.

Brendaniel:
,

No I didn't fail to understand, I know it happens, but the question you should be asking is that anytime the state government decides to take action, why do they only target the owners of the house and not the state government staffs who also collect bribes?

Why is the justice selective?

mikeapollo:
The LASG itself is the biggest culprit in this reckless revlamation if land. They are thebowns doing it mostly everywhere in the state, especially on the lagoon and using the revlained land to build estates . They did it at Ilubinrin and at Makoko

IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF ALL RECLAMATION PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE WITH OR WITHOUT EIA AND DRAINAGE CLEARANCE

The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MOE&WR) has observed with grave concern the proliferation of reclamation activities on Wetlands, Floodplains and the Lagoons across the State, particularly around Parkview, Banana Island, Osborne and other parts of Ikoyi, Victoria Island Extension, Lekki, Ajah, Oworonshoki, Lagos Mainland, Ikorodu, Ojo and Badagry axis, without consideration of the adverse Impacts on the Environment and the Wellbeing and Safety of the good people of the State.

These indiscriminate Reclamation projects are being executed without requisite Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approvals and Drainage Clearance from this Ministry.

While reclamation may provide space for Housing and Infrastructure development, it also poses significant Environmental and Social risks including increased vulnerability to flooding, coastal erosion, disruption of livelihood (especially fishing), loss of wetlands and biodiversity, constriction of the Lagoons and their capacity, impairment of water quality amongst others.

With the low-lying topography of the State and its fragile ecosystem, the State Government cannot afford to allow this indiscriminate reclamation of the Lagoons, Wetlands and floodplains to continue unabated.

Consequently, the Ministry is by this Notice directing all Reclamation Projects across the State with or without EIA approval and Drainage Clearance to be SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY.

All approved Reclamation Projects across the State must be submitted for proper
Documentation and Monitoring, while all on-going and intending ones must be subjected to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process with issuance of Approval Letter and Drainage Clearance from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.

Failure to comply with this directive within the next 7 DAYS after this publication shall leave the Ministry with no other option than to deploy APPROPRIATE machineries to decommission the reclaimed sites including excavation and removal of fill, reconnecting of already blocked water channels on the Lagoon and the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved and or found on the site of the illegality.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Signed:

Mr Tokunbo Wahab
Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources,
Lagos State